National Pumpkin Seed Day
As autumn settles in and pumpkins begin to appear on porches and in soups, their humble seeds take center stage on National Pumpkin Seed Day, celebrated on the first Wednesday […]
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Pudding Season Begins
As the leaves begin their slow transformation from green to gold, kitchens around the world take on a new purpose. October 1 has been affectionately dubbed the day when Pudding […]
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National Fried Scallops Day
The Briny Perfume of October The briny perfume of the seaside lingers in the air when you drop a scallop into a sizzling pan. Early October carries a particular crispness—sweaters […]
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Mid-Autumn Festival
When the Moon is at Its Brightest The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon […]
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National Soft Taco Day
A Handheld Taste of October Before tortillas were ever wrapped around seasoned beef and lettuce on American dinner tables, they were the handheld staples of indigenous peoples across Mesoamerica. National […]
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National Caramel Custard Day
The Sweet Aroma of October On October 3, kitchens take on a particularly enticing aroma as people across the United States celebrate National Caramel Custard Day. The dish at the […]
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National Vodka Day
A Spirit as Clear as Water Clear and almost flavorless, vodka might seem simple at first glance. Yet its story is anything but plain. The very name comes from the […]
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National Mead Day
The Sun in a Glass Lift a glass of mead to the light and you can see the sun of a thousand summers captured within. The world’s oldest known fermented […]
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National Taco Day
A Playful October Feast October 4 is often playfully dubbed National Taco Day, a counterpart to Taco Tuesday and a celebration of one of the world’s most beloved handheld foods. […]
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National Cinnamon Roll Day
The Spice in the Air On October 4, the intoxicating scent of cinnamon seems to drift from every bakery and kitchen, signaling the arrival of National Cinnamon Roll Day. Though […]
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National Apple Betty Day
The Scent of Autumn Comfort When autumn winds whistle and orchards heavy with fruit beckon, few aromas feel more inviting than the scent of an Apple Betty bubbling in the oven. On October 5, National Apple Betty Day honors this humble dessert, also known as Brown Betty, which layers sliced apples with buttery crumbs and […]
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National Orange Wine Day
The Sunset in a Glass Despite its name, orange wine has nothing to do with citrus. The term refers to a style of white wine made by fermenting grape juice with its skins and seeds intact, giving the finished wine a striking amber hue. Thousands of years ago in the Caucasus region of present-day Georgia, […]
